CALL FOR APPLICATIONS : PhD in Innovative Monitoring Tools for Refined Vector and Pathogen Surveillance in Cameroon

Position: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS PhD in Innovative Monitoring Tools for Refined Vector and Pathogen Surveillance in Cameroon Location: CRID, Yaoundé, Cameroon. Role Summary CRID is recruiting a PhD student in medical entomology and vector-borne disease surveillance to conduct research on arboviruses in Cameroon. The doctoral work will focus on innovative vector surveillance systems, field entomology, vector…

NMCP Scientific Days: From Malaria Control to Elimination

CRID was proud to partner in the first edition of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) Scientific Days, held at the Yaoundé Conference Center from December 15 to 17, 2025. This landmark event brought together policymakers, researchers, and health professionals to discuss strategies for moving from malaria control to elimination in Cameroon. The opening ceremony,…

CRID Unveils NovaSeq6000 to Boost Genomics in Africa

The Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) is proud to mark a transformative milestone in African science: the successful acquisition, installation, and validation of the Illumina NovaSeq6000. As one of the most advanced high-throughput sequencing platforms globally, its arrival marks a new era for genomic sovereignty and research excellence on the continent. This achievement…